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robynflintrealestate CA Founder SERHANT San Diego | Dwell Group | DRE: 02129556

09/25/2026

Who said it best? It’s just such a tough choice. They’re all different.

09/18/2026

What are buyers looking for right now? 🏡👀

Here are three things I’m seeing buyers prioritize:

🔑 1. Turnkey homesAfter covering a down payment and taking on today’s interest rates, many buyers don’t want another big expense waiting for them after closing. They want to move in and enjoy the home. ✨

🛏️ 2. Flexible spacesThat home office today might need to become a guest room or kid’s room tomorrow. Buyers love spaces that can evolve with their lives. 💻➡️🛏️

🔎 3. A clean inspectionBuyers want confidence that the home they’re purchasing has been well cared for and is in good shape.

If you’re thinking about selling, these are the kinds of details worth considering before your home hits the market. 🏡💰

The better you understand what today’s buyers want, the better you can position your home to stand out. ✨

Who you work with matters. 🤝


09/17/2026

Mission Hills is one of those neighborhoods where no two homes feel the same.

You’ll find everything from beautifully preserved historic architecture to completely modern builds, and somehow it all works together. That personality is exactly why I love spending time here.

Right now, we’re in the middle of remodeling 921 Court Way, a nearly 100-year-old Victorian with incredible character and a lot of potential.

The fun part is figuring out how to bring a home like this forward without stripping away what made it special in the first place. At this price point, buyers expect modern function and elevated finishes, but the history still needs to feel present.

I can’t wait to show you more of the details as this one comes together, along with a few of my favorite Mission Hills spots along the way.


09/16/2026

Please don’t let Instagram choose where you live in San Diego. 😅

Social media is great at showing you the best coffee shop, the prettiest street, the beach at sunset, and everything people love about a neighborhood.

What it doesn’t show you is your Tuesday morning commute.

I worked with a family who loved Bird Rock and everything they had seen about the lifestyle made sense. But their kids were going to Cathedral Catholic, and that meant making that drive during some of the busiest times of day.

Two years later, they were ready for a change because too much of their life was being spent in traffic.

That’s why when someone tells me where they want to live, I want to know how they actually live.

Where do you work? Where do the kids go to school? How often are you commuting? What do your weekends look like? What are you willing to drive for?

Sometimes the neighborhood that looks best on Instagram is perfect for you. Sometimes a place you’ve barely heard about fits your life significantly better.

Pick the lifestyle first. Then we’ll find the neighborhood.


09/11/2026

Mission Hills feels different because it is different.

No cookie-cutter streets. No one-size-fits-all architecture. Just homes with personality, long-standing local businesses, neighbors who actually know each other, and a community that feels lived-in in the best way.

You can walk to coffee, catch neighborhood events, be close to Balboa Park, downtown, Hillcrest, Bankers Hill, and the airport, and still feel like you’re tucked into a true neighborhood.

That’s probably why so many people stay for years. You can move up, downsize, or simply find a different style of home without leaving the community you already love.


09/08/2026

The fun part is shopping for the next house.

The smart part happens before that.

One of the biggest mistakes I see is buyers falling in love with a home before they’ve talked to a lender, figured out what their current home could sell for, or understood what they’ll actually have available for the next purchase.

That’s how something exciting gets stressful really fast.

Before you start touring homes, get the numbers clear and understand the order everything needs to happen in. Maybe you don’t need to sell first. Maybe you do. Every situation is different.

The goal is to make sure that when you find the dream home, you’re actually ready to move on it.


09/04/2026

The best offers usually start months before the home ever hits the market.

A strong launch isn’t luck. It’s the result of understanding the seller’s goals early, preparing the property intentionally, watching the market, and building a strategy around the buyer we ultimately want walking through the door.

I’m working with a couple right now who reached out before they had even decided to sell.

Should we downsize?Should we keep the house and rent it?What could we sell for as-is?What would we change if we wanted top dollar?

Those are exactly the conversations I want to have early.

You don’t need to call me the week you’re ready to list. Call me six months or even a year before. We can explore every option, figure out what actually makes sense, and adjust the plan as life and the market change.

Because by the time the For Sale sign goes up, a lot of the work that determines your result should already be done.


09/02/2026

For once, buyers get to have a little fun again. 👀

A few years ago? Not so much. Buyers were competing on everything, going over asking, waiving things they normally wouldn’t, and making decisions FAST.

Today’s market comes with higher rates, but it also gives buyers something they haven’t had in a while: breathing room.

More time to think.More opportunity to negotiate.More leverage to ask for repairs.More ability to make sure the home you’re buying actually works for you.

Every market gives one side an advantage somewhere. The key is knowing where yours is and using it.

If you’re thinking about buying but today’s market has you hesitant, let’s talk about what you can actually use to your advantage.


09/01/2026

My kids are older now and apparently don’t need me hovering over their every move anymore… so naturally, Indie gets ALL of that energy now. 😂🐶

And honestly? She’s thriving.

Most of these tricks took her TWO training sessions. Meanwhile, I can text my teenagers and maybe hear back sometime next week. Indie, on the other hand, is ready to perform on command like she’s been training for this her entire life.

I always said that if I got a dog, I wanted to really understand what I was getting into. The breed, size, temperament, personality… everything.

Somehow, Indie has exceeded every expectation.

I completely understand the therapy dog hype now. The companionship, the personality, the unconditional love… she really is THAT girl. 🐶✨


08/31/2026

You sold your house… but you’re not ready to move out yet. Now what?

This is where a rent-back can be incredibly useful.

A rent-back allows a seller to close on their home, receive the proceeds from the sale, and remain in the property for an agreed-upon period afterward.

I recently had sellers who needed the funds from their San Marcos home to make their next move to Tennessee, but they also wanted their granddaughter to finish school before leaving.

Instead of forcing the timing, we made the timing part of the deal.

For a buyer, offering flexibility like this can also make an offer more attractive, especially when price isn’t the only thing that matters to the seller.

That’s why understanding the seller’s actual goals is so important. Sometimes the thing that gets a deal done isn’t more money. It’s simply giving someone the time they need.


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